X Factor USA

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  • 2013
  • 3 Seasons

The X Factor USA is a singing competition TV show produced by FremantleMedia North America and SYCOtv. The show focuses on discovering talented singers and helping them to realize their dreams of becoming successful recording artists. Contestants compete in various categories, ranging from individual performers to groups, and are judged by a panel of industry experts.

During the audition process, contestants perform in front of the judges and a live audience. The judges critique each performance and decide whether the contestant deserves to move on to the next round. If a contestant receives three or more "yes" votes, they advance to the next round. If they receive less than three "yes" votes, they are eliminated from the competition.

After the auditions, successful contestants move on to the "boot camp" phase, where they are put through intensive training and performance challenges to prepare them for the live shows. Each category is mentored by one of the judges, who helps them to choose songs, arrange performances, and give advice.

During the live shows, which are broadcast to a national audience, the remaining contestants perform each week, with the public and the judges voting for their favorite acts. The contestant with the fewest votes at the end of each week is eliminated from the competition.

The judges panel has changed over the course of the show's run, with a range of industry experts taking part. Judges evaluate the contestants based on criteria such as vocal ability, stage presence, and audience appeal. The judges also provide feedback and offer advice to help the contestants improve their performances.

In addition to the main competition, X Factor USA also includes various special episodes, such as "Judges' Houses," in which the judges select the contestants they will mentor for the rest of the competition. There are also guest performances from well-known recording artists, as well as backstage interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.

The X Factor USA has been highly successful and has launched the careers of many successful recording artists, including Little Mix, Fifth Harmony, Leona Lewis, and One Direction. The show has also received critical acclaim and has won numerous awards, such as the People's Choice Award for Favorite Competition TV Show.

Overall, the X Factor USA is an exciting and engaging television show that appeals to a wide audience. It offers a platform for talented singers to showcase their abilities and to achieve their dreams of becoming successful recording artists. With its compelling performances, expert judges, and thrilling competition, it is a must-watch for music lovers and reality TV fans alike.

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Alex & Sierra sing Britney Spears' Toxic
11. Alex & Sierra sing Britney Spears' Toxic
September 10, 2013
This couple from Florida is hoping the chemistry they share with each other won't come across as "toxic" to the judges.
Alex & Sierra sing A Great Big World's Say Something
10. Alex & Sierra sing A Great Big World's Say Something
December 4, 2013
Alex & Sierra left a mark with their performance of A Great Big World's "Say Something." What did their mentor, Simon Cowell, have to "say" afterwards?
Rachel Potter sings Queen's Somebody To Love
9. Rachel Potter sings Queen's Somebody To Love
September 11, 2013
This bartender from Nashville feels that she's a talent that has been passed up too many times. She takes to the X Factor stage to prove that it is her time.
Alex & Sierra sing You're The One That I Want
8. Alex & Sierra sing You're The One That I Want
October 9, 2013
Alex & Sierra popped on stage to perform one of the more famous tracks from the musical "Grease" in "You're The One That I Want." Would Simon decide they were the ones that HE wanted?
Alex & Sierra sing Monsters Little Talks
7. Alex & Sierra sing Monsters Little Talks
December 11, 2013
For their "America's Song Choice" performance, Alex & Sierra sang their hearts out with their version of Of Monsters and Men's hit song, "Little Talks." Was their performance good enough to send them to the finals?
Alex & Sierra sing Britney Spears' Trouble
6. Alex & Sierra sing Britney Spears' Trouble
November 27, 2013
Alex & Sierra came up with their own unique version of Taylor Swift's "I Knew You Were Trouble." What did you think of the adorable duo's polarizing performance?
Simone Torres sings Wilson Pikcett's Mustang Sally
5. Simone Torres sings Wilson Pikcett's Mustang Sally
September 11, 2013
Simone wows the judges and her hometown crowd in Long Island on the X Factor Stage with Wilson Pickett's "Mustang Sally".
Ashly Williams sings Whitney Houston's I Will Always Love You
4. Ashly Williams sings Whitney Houston's I Will Always Love You
September 12, 2013
Ashly Williams' emotional performance of "I Will Always Love You" is so good that it brings our judges and the audience to tears.
Al Calderon sings Hall & Oates' Sara Smile
3. Al Calderon sings Hall & Oates' Sara Smile
September 11, 2013
"Al Cal" is on his way from singing "Happy Birthday" at his restaurant job to super stardom! His cover of "Sara Smile" by Hall and Oates makes the judges (not to mention a few ladies in the Long Island crowd!) grin from ear to ear.
Danie Geimer sings The Eagles House of the Rising Sun
2. Danie Geimer sings The Eagles House of the Rising Sun
September 17, 2013
Danie usually finds solace in the pages of a good book. Blasting out a killer performance of "House of the Rising Sun" on the X Factor stage, she'll soon be reading her name in lights!
Rion Page sings Carrie Underwood's Blown Away
1. Rion Page sings Carrie Underwood's Blown Away
September 10, 2013
This Florida girl isn't going to let anything get in the way of her dream. Watch as she inspires the judges with her performance of Carrie Underwood's "Blown Away"!
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  • Premiere Date
    September 10, 2013